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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.59, 3,734.61 and 1,711.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.59, 3,734.61 and 1,711.62 is: 2,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.59 : 3,734.61 = 1,711.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.59/3,734.61 = 1,711.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.59x = 3,734.61 × 1,711.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.59x = 6,392,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,392,233.17/2,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.48

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